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Why Everyone’s Mad About China’s New Map

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[–] jet@hackertalks.com 7 points 1 year ago

TLDR via notegpt

🌍 On August 28th, 2023, the Chinese government released a controversial map that angered several countries.

💢 Many countries have rejected China's new standard map, considering it a violation of the law.

🗺️ China emphasized the importance of maps for national unity and warned of potential harm caused by maps with errors.

🔍 The map reveals border disputes, fake islands, and proxy wars, showcasing how maps are tools of national power.

📍 The video explores China's territorial claims and conflicts with India, Bhutan, and other neighboring countries.

🌊 China's map asserts control over the South China Sea, leading to conflicts with other countries and militarization of disputed islands.